The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
…e character is Marguerite Gautier, who is based on Marie Duplessis, Dumas’ real-life lover. In 1912, the Victor Herbert musical, The Lady of the Slipper, was a big hit. The cast featured Elsie Janis, Dave Montgomery, and Fred Stone. In 1914, the musical sellout Chin-Chin, written by Ivan Caryll, opened; this show also starred Dave Montgomery and Fred Stone. In October 1917, the musical Jack o’ Lantern premiered with Fred Stone. The show was also w…